How do Iowa Democrats recover from another 'gut punch' of an election?

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

64% : " Trump won the national popular vote for the first time in three cycles, gaining across all demographics, and especially significant gains in both margins and percent in rural areas.
60% : Polling data showed voters cared about reproductive freedom, cost of living, the economy and public education, Konfrst said.
57% : In addition to Johnson County, Bohannan carried Scott and Jefferson counties, which Trump won.
56% : "We remain committed to fighting for reproductive freedom, the economy and public education.
51% : "Trump, as of Wednesday morning, won the presidency and the popular vote with fewer votes than what he got in 2020," she said.
46% : With that in mind, House Democrats crafted their "People Over Politics" legislative agenda focused on lowering costs of health care, food, child care and utility bills; reversing restrictions on abortion; investing more state money in public schools; and legalizing marijuana.

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